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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.60, 1,183.68 and 404.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.60, 1,183.68 and 404.40 is: 606.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.60 : 1,183.68 = 404.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.60/1,183.68 = 404.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.60x = 1,183.68 × 404.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.60x = 478,680.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,680.19/789.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.23

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